$2,310,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
934 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$2,473 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of April 2025

West Mesa home with endless opportunities! Located down a private drive this 2BD/1BA Mesa beach cottage is the perfect move-in-ready home, second home, or vacation retreat. Or, take full advantage of the .28 acre lot and expand and create your dream home with completed architectural plans for a 2,000 sqft 3 bed 2 bath home ready to submit for permits. Thoughtful upgrades include a remodeled bathroom, new HVAC, new tankless water heater, new windows, new range, and more. But the true highlight is the outdoor space featuring a firepit, spa, heated outdoor dining cabana, ipe deck, outdoor shower, and an array of fruit trees (orange, lemon, avocado, & kumquat). Close to Mesa Lane Steps, and Douglas Preserve, this is an amazing opportunity to take full advantage of all the Mesa has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shane Smith

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02072272

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Ferenc Hodosy

Sotheby's International Realty License #01012341

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,926

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 934 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Monroe Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-292-031
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,926

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From Cliff Dr turn left on Mesa Ln. Right on Mesa School Ln. Property is located on right side set back from street down driveway
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Drapes, Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Flag Lot, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.28
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Drapes: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 12197.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Wood Shingles: Yes
  • LocationTopo Flag Lot2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.28
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, SPA-Outside, Gazebo, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 041-292-031
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $2,310,000 -3.5% $2,473 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +15.7% $2,564 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Sold $2,070,500 -1.2% $2,219 / Sq Ft
08/02/2023 08/02/23 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 For Sale $2,095,000 0.0% $2,245 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Price Changed $2,095,000 -4.8% $2,245 / Sq Ft
06/21/2023 06/21/23 For Sale $2,200,000 +151.4% $2,358 / Sq Ft
05/05/2014 05/05/14 Sold $875,000 0.0% $937 / Sq Ft
05/05/2014 05/05/14 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2014 05/05/14 For Sale $875,000 -- $937 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $21,926 $1,030,969 $795,322 $235,647
2022 $10,768 $1,010,755 $779,728 $231,027
2021 $10,520 $990,938 $764,440 $226,498
2020 $10,412 $980,778 $756,602 $224,176
2019 $10,230 $961,548 $741,767 $219,781
2018 $10,086 $942,695 $727,223 $215,472
2017 $9,753 $924,212 $712,964 $211,248
2016 $9,559 $906,091 $698,985 $207,106
2014 $1,753 $155,135 $71,907 $83,228
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $85,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $612,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $846,445 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $2,310,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $2,070,500 First American Title
Grant Deed $875,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-552

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 041-292-031